University Pointe BoulevardThis project will build a new bridge across I-85, extending from IKEA Boulevard to IBM Drive.

What's happened? Citizens approved real estate and construction funding as part of the 2014 transportation bonds. City staff is working with engineering consultant Parsons Brinckerhoff to design this project.

What's next? Real Estate acquisition has begun and the project is expected to be in construction in late 2015.

This major roadway transportation project will build a new bridge across I-85, extending from IKEA Boulevard to IBM Drive. This project will provide east-west connectivity between the University Research Park, Belgate/Ikea development and the CATS Blue Line Extension. It will also provide a secondary access road to James Martin Middle School. This project will construct a grade separation across I-85, but not an interchange.

Objectives:

To create multi-modal travel choices and provide connectivity.

To provide access to CATS future Blue Line Extension station at McCullough Drive

Cost: $17,000,000Please note this is the funding amount and includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, acquiring the right of way, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, signalization, permits and landscaping. Additional funding may be identified after the preliminary design phase.

The Engineering & Property Management (E&PM) project team will manage the University Pointe Boulevard Project through a four stage process. Click here to learn how City projects are selected, designed and built.

Public Input ProcessA public meeting was held in May, 2011. Click here to view the minutes.